Arthur Griffith's legacy 'airbrushed' out of existence

Captain Karl Muchian from Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin, reads a testament on the life of Arthur Griffith during a remembrance event to mark the centenary of the passing of the Sinn Féin founder. Picture: Robbie Reynolds

The legacy of Arthur Griffith who died 100 years ago, on August 12, has been “airbrushed” out of existence by political parties seeking to forget their history, an independent TD has claimed.

Waterford Independent TD Matt Shanahan felt compelled to organise an impromptu commemoration event at Leinster House on Friday to the man described by Michael Collins as “the father of us all” given his role in the struggle for independence.